ExperiMental Music http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter Singer / Songwriter / Lyrics / Music = Songs Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:14:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Satisfy 3rd Eye http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/04/02/satisfy-3rd-eye/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:14:14 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21848 LYRICS
If this doesn’t satisfy
Your 3rd or middle
Eye
I wonder why

If I can’t justify
Playing second fiddle
I…
Wonder why

I’m going in so deep
My soul starts to seep
And ooze
With more than enough to lose

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Dm Dm6 Dm7 Dm9 Dm7(9) Dm7(11) Bm7(b5); 162 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Quick Logic http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/04/02/quick-logic/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:06:39 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21845 LYRICS
IF you say “there’s no way out!”
How did we ever get in?
If you say “there’s know way out!”
Where did we ever get in?
Sometimes the air is thick
With an error of logic
Think quick!

If you say “there’s no new way”
How did we ever get on?
If you say “there’s no knew way”
How did we get it on?
Sometimes the air is thick
With an error of logic
Think quick!

If you say “care for no one”
How did we ever get known?
If you say “don’t care no, none”
Victory is never won/one
Sometimes the air is thick
With an error of logic
Think quick!

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em F#m / C D Em; 183 BPM Hard Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Gifted http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/04/02/gifted/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:00:06 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21843 LYRICS
Till the wind stops blowing
Till the leaves stop falling
There’s growing in knowing
The future is coming
The present of loving the present
Resident of a birth on Earth

Till the sun stops shinning
Till the moon stops rising
There’s growing in knowing
The future is coming
The present of loving the present
Resident of a birth on Earth

Till the world stops spinning
Till the sky stops crying
There’s growing in knowing
The future is coming
The present of livin’ in the present
Resident of a birth on Earth

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Ambient / Progressive Folk
Chords: Am Em / Em Eb D / D C / Em Am
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Classical Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Truth Tooth http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/04/01/truth-tooth/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:04:12 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21839 LYRICS
I’m wondering
Can we keep wondering
All of those
Will expose
We’ll expose
The truth
Eye/I tooth
Wisdom tooth
Your belief
Like pulling teeth
Why live in grief
Can’t you see
You can be
Uplifting
Dreams drifting

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em Am G Em; 100 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Priorities http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/04/01/priorities/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:00:09 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21837 LYRICS
Say what or it gives
Or nobody lives
Hard to keep priorities straight
When everything is running late
Too late to wait
(Is it too late to wait?)
To give or to take
The bed that we make
Consider the date
Are you doing great?
Surely peace arrives
Saving all our lives

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: g g f# f e / Em / C D Em; 152 BPM 8-Beat
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Put To Bed http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/04/01/put-to-bed/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:53:30 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21835 LYRICS
Can we meet face-to-face
Has the brain gone insane
Or is the notion of meathead
Finally put to bed?

Let’s get together
Weather the stormy whether
Forever

Can our human rights embrace
And hatred start to wane
Everything we said
Finally put to bed?

Let’s get together
Weather the stormy whether
Forever

Can we finally get a taste
Of everything we waste
The riot act read
Finally put to bed?

Let’s get together
Weather the stormy whether
Forever

Can we really get some space
To enjoy the human race
Before we’re dead
Finally put to bed?

Let’s get together
Weather the stormy whether
Forever

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: G Em / C D G
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Nonlexical http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/31/nonlexical/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:03:24 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21832

Hyper-terrestrial
Nonlexical

MIDI Files I and MIDI Files II

Also see Life After Life

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Livin’ in Heaven http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/31/livin-in-heaven-2/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 19:50:46 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21828 LYRICS
Should come as no surprise
Starting to realize
Cut down to size
The devil in the detail
Sold my soul retail
“My way or the highway”?
What a load…
It’s the low road
The high way we foresee
Come quickly
Wrestle me
At the crossroads
Warts of toads
Eyes of newts
I’s of “new it”‘s
Cast the spell
Self-imposed hell
(or)
Livin’ in heaven

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Dm E G; 150 BPM Big Band Boogie
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Getting Old http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/31/getting-old/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 19:43:50 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21826 LYRICS
I don’t know where the times went
Our youth and innocence spent
Mother Goose is cooked
Bother is overlooked
Turn the page on age

If I can be so bold
Growing old is getting old
Mother Goose is cooked
Bother is overlooked
Turn the page on age

Sunrise in the east set in the west
Forgetting your lover is probably best
Move on to the next get on with the rest

I don’t know why your dreams ran dry
Never too late to give ‘er a try
Mother Goose on the loose
Wiggle out of your noose
Turn the page on age

Imagine you learn how to pretend
Sign, seal and then you send
Mother Goose on the loose
Wiggle out of your noose
Turn the page on age

Sunrise in the east set in the west
Forget her is likely best
Get on with the rest

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F Bb / C7 Bb F; 128 BPM Hoedown
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Life After Life

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Profess http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/31/profess/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 19:37:10 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21824 LYRICS
The wicked get no rest
The crooked sins ingest
Bring angels! Think it’s best
You profess — the word is yes

Find evil’s creeping in
The shadow is hoverin’
Bring angels! Think it’s best
I profess — the word is yes

The bad, bad ole boys
Gun for fun deadly toys
Bring angels! Think it’s best
We profess — the word is yes

Black widow venomous
Enough to kill all of us
Bring angels! Think it’s best
Us profess — the word is yes

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E G A / G A / A G E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album Life After Life

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Finding http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/29/finding/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:19:07 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21821 LYRICS
So it’s told there is a place
That’s beautiful
In this world there is a race
That’s peaceful
Homo Sapien keep on tryin’
When you fall down
Try and try agin’
Humankind is findin’
Kind is all around
To be found

Yes, they say in outer space
There’s an alien
In the day of this race
Called human
Homo Sapien keep on tryin’
When you fall down
Try and try agin’
Humankind is findin’
Kind is all around
To be found

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: C Am Em / G B E / Am C G / G B E E B G; 80 BPM with tempo changes
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Dizzy http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/29/dizzy/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:12:30 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21819 LYRICS
What’s causing such a stir
Dizzy
Everything’s all a blur
No time for such a stir
Busy
Everything’s all a blur
The changes that you put me through
Are causing a commotion
The ranges of your “brew and stew”
Are extreme emotion

What’s the deal, baby
You are driving me crazy
With your flippant attitude
And your manners oh so rude
Tell me what’s the deal, baby
You are driving me crazy
With an intellect too crude
Eating babies for your food

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F#m G G# / G#sus4 G# G#m; 122 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Don’t Fall For It http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/28/dont-fall-for-it/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:42:06 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21816 LYRICS
I hope you’re aware
If you kick the feet
Out from under your chair
Defeat
You won’t be there
Beware!
You’ll be down there

Just a full blown fool
Kicks out the feet
From under their stool
Defeat
Defeat
You won’t be there
Beware!
You’ll be down there

Rollin’ on the floor some more
Do it once, lesson learned
Do it twice, thyself burned

I hope I don’t tug
Pulling out the rug
From under my feat
Defeat
I won’t be there
Beware!
I’ll be down there

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Esus4 Em Em7(11) Em9 Em; 164 BPM Rock Shuffle
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Am Body Meant http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/28/am-body-meant/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:35:40 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21814 LYRICS
When I think of you
I think of dreams come true
The embodiment
Of the body meant
By the numbers
Mind number
When you twirl your hair
Spring is in the air
Flowers start to bloom
Hearts go boom

When I think of you
I think of dreams come true
The embodiment
Of the body meant
By the numbers
Mind number
I hear the birds sing
Colors get a zing
When I get to know
How everything can glow

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Electronica / EDM
Chords: Am Am7(11) E / G E; 152 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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In The Driver’s Seat http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/27/in-the-drivers-seat/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:27:40 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21809 LYRICS
Try to steer clear of the fear
Try to steer near to the dear
Reality will appear
Just as soon as you begin
To tune in
The light comes shinning through
The light takes over you
The world is coming to

Try to steer clear of the rear
Try to steer near to the hear/here
the sound will adhere
Just as soon as you begin
To tune in
The light comes shinning through
The light takes over you
The world is coming to

Try to steer clear of the jeer
Try to steer near to the “we’re”
Unity cohere
Just as soon as you begin
To tune in
The light comes shinning through
The light takes over you
The world is coming to

Try to steer clear of the sear
Try to steer near to our sphere
In the atmosphere
Just as soon as you begin
To tune in
The light comes shinning through
The light takes over you
The world is coming to

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C / C E A / D E A
Recorded at Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Piano

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Full Steam Ahead http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/26/full-steam-ahead/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:01:05 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21806 LYRICS
When I saw the mountain
Just had to give a try
Need to know for certain
Just how high
I can get
With no regret
Life’s a bet

When I saw the river
Just had to give a try
Need to know “deliver”
By and by
With the flow
Here we go
Need to know

At the fork in the road
Knew which path I should try
No matter the load
Just how high
I can get
With no regret
Life’s a bet

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E’s / G A E; 160 BPM Rock Shuffle
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Jumpin’in http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/26/jumpinin/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:54:16 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21804 LYRICS
Here we go again
Jump in
Cross into begin
Jumpin
Jumpin’in
At the starting line
Getting ready to make time
When you hear the gun
Start to run… run!
Lurch off or you perch
Hit the ground runnin’
Finesse is stunnin’
Off to search
Just in time the finish line
Let your glory shine
Omen of a showman
Call “curtain”
(Curtain call for all)

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: a g# g f# f / D E / D G E / G E; 128 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Cope Is Coy http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/25/cope-is-coy/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:12:37 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21801 LYRICS
Hope and joy and dreams of prosperity
Cope is coy the seams/seems of reality
Split it
Exit exist

The further you may go
The more you may know
About has been
Then again?

The farther from so far
The closer that you are
Savor our
Exist a bit

The wonder in your wander
The more life’s held fonder
Endear
The near

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A G F# / E A / A A7; 120 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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One Of Those http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/25/one-of-those/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:06:01 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21799 LYRICS
Yes, I suppose
I’m one of those
Though if I chose
Avoid the woes / whoas
Of segmentation
Generalization
Invalidation
Segmentation
Damn damnation

Yes, I suppose
I’m one of those
I’ve got 10 toes
Eyes and a nose
What segmentation
Of civilization
Regurgitation
Segmentation
Damn damnation

Yes, I suppose
I’m one of those
Is it my clothes
Or the wind blows…
Your imagination
To segmentation
Invalidation
Segmentation
Damn damnation

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F# F E / E F F#; 130 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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It’s a Long Way to the Top http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/23/its-a-long-way-to-the-top/ Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:15:52 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21796 Written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott
Made famous by AC/DC

A
Riding down the highway
A
Going to a show
A
Stop in all the by-ways
A
Playing rock 'n' roll
A
Getting robbed, Getting stoned, Getting beat up, Broken boned
A
Getting had, Getting took I tell you folks, it's harder than it looks
[Chorus]
      A               G              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      A               G              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      A                                       D                    
If you think it's easy doing one night stands 
Try playing in a rock 'n' roll band
      G               D                            A             
It's a long way to the top if you wanna to rock 'n' roll
[Break]
A 
G   D   A     x 4
[Verse]
A                                        
Hotel, motel
A
Make you want to cry
A
Lady do the hard sell
A
Know the reason why
A
Getting old      Getting grey Getting ripped off  Under paid     
A
Getting sold Second hand That's how it goes, playing in a band
[Chorus]
      A               G              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      A               G              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      A                                     D                          
If you wanna be a star of stage and screen
Look out, it's rough and mean
      G               D              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      G               D              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      G               D              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
      G               D              D           A 
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
[Outro]
A 
It's a long way
A
Such a long way         
A 
It's a long way
A
Such a long way          

Coversong Long Way To The Top.mp3

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Love At First Sight http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/23/love-at-first-sight/ Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:03:04 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21792 LYRICS
Love
Love at first sight
Kiss her goo night
Forget the fright
Step out of the light
You know…
Into the afterglow
Stars
Stars in your eyes
You did
Oh how cupid…
Tries
Stars
Stars in our I’s
Lucid
The hearts surprise
Command
“Hold my hand?”
Demand
Hearts start to understand
Falling in love
How do we land
Push came to shove
Falling in love

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: G#sus 4 D#7 F#6 G#sus4; 166 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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A Head Ahead http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/22/a-head-ahead/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:07:42 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21787 LYRICS
My mind goes round and round instead
Will I ever get ahead
A head ahead
Fast stead steadfast
Free me at last
(A head ahead)

In the narrow and the straight
Can’t move forward at any rate
Mind goes round and round instead
Will I ever get ahead
A head ahead
Fast stead steadfast
Free me at last
(A head ahead)

In the cold and dark of night
Looking for a sliver of light
In sight insight
A head ahead
Steadfast at last
In sight
A head
Ahead
Insight

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E A D G / B E / B7 A G E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Electric Piano
Location: Lake Wynonah, PA

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Squeeze Box http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/21/squeeze-box/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:49:55 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21785 Written by Pete Townshend
Made famous by The Who

G
Mama's got a squeeze box
She wears on her chest
And when Daddy comes home
He never gets no rest

             D                (D**)
'Cause she's playing all night
        C
And the music's all right
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C                     G    (G*)
Daddy never sleeps at night

         G
Well the kids don't eat
And the dog can't sleep
There's no escape from the music
In the whole damn street

             D                (D**)
'Cause she's playing all night
        C
And the music's all right
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C                     G    (G*)
Daddy never sleeps at night

         G
She goes in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out
             D                (D**)
'Cause she's playing all night
        C
And the music's all right
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C                     G    (G*)
Daddy never sleeps at night

          G
She goes, squeeze me, come on and squeeze me
            D
Come on and tease me like you do
    C
I'm so in love with you
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C                     G    (G*)
Daddy never sleeps at night

Banjo break

         G
She goes in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out
             D                (D**)
'Cause she's playing all night
        C
And the music's all right
D
Mama's got a squeeze box
C                     G     G C G C  G C\G
Daddy never sleeps at night

Coversong by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Squeeze Box.mp3

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Moving In Stereo http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/20/moving-in-stereo/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:02:02 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21776 written by Ric Ocasek and Greg Hawkes
made famous by The Cars

Em  C  Em
Chorus 1
Life's the same I'm moving in stereo 
Life's the same except for my shoes 
Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo 
                      C               Em  C  Em
Life's the same it's all inside you 

Verse 1
It's so easy to blow up your problems 
It's so easy to play up your breakdown 
It's so easy to fly through a window 
                C                    Em  C
It's so easy to fool with the sound 

Interlude
B  A  Em  C  Em

Verse 2
It's so tough to get up 
It's so tough 
It's so tough to live up 
                 C    Em
It's so tough on you 

chorus 1
Interlude
C  Em  C  Em  C  B  A  Em

Chorus 2
Life's the same I'm moving in stereo 
Life's the same except for my shoes 
Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo 
                     C               B5
Life's the same it's all inside you

Coversong by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Moving In Stereo.mp3

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Glad You Could Make It (Fascinization) http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/20/glad-you-could-make-it-fascinization/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:49:18 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21772 LYRICS
I’m glad you made it
Glad you finally made it
To the show
Glad to watch you fade
Made the fade
Into the know
Yearn to learn by experimentation
Add curiosity stimulation
Mix the fix with fascinization

If you were expecting
Except an intermission
Your inner-mission
Face-to-face with outer space
(chorus)

The End. Please come again (again)
Until then… it’s time to begin
(chorus)

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E / C E / E G E; 140 Bebop
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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In Store For You http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/20/in-store-for-you/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:41:27 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21770 LYRICS
Open up your store some more
Swing wide a door / adore
The story of your inventory
The glory of the body (you embody)

What lurks in your works
What do you mean “ghost in the machine”?

[Jam]

Unlock the lock to your stock
Out of the closet under your drawers

Set sail to unveil
Make certain “behind the curtain”

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C A / A G A; 150 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Beatific http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/18/beatific/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:30:24 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21762 LYRICS
I’m happy to be here
Am seeing the air clear
The future is near
The present I hear
The place to “me be”
Relent to the present
Strive to ride alive
Till the beginnings arrive
I’m happy to see clear
With mortals all mere
The place to be of we
Relevant in present

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: D#7 D#m7 F#m F# B C#; 137 BPM Hard Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Speak Up http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/17/speak-up/ Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:52:22 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21756 Hyper-terrestrial
Speak Up

MIDI Files I and MIDI Files II
Also see Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Lapse In Memory http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/17/lapse-in-memory/ Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:47:55 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21754 LYRICS
I forget what I was going to say
I forget what I was going to play
Then, it all comes rushing back
… all comes flooding back
Lapse in memory attack

I forget what I was going to do
Please tell me, tell me, tell me true
Then, it all comes rushing back
… all comes flooding back
Lapse in memory attack

Hands are wrung on the tip-of-my-tongue
Mental trip… more than a Freudian slip
Then, it all comes rushing back
… all comes flooding back
Lapse in memory attack
Lapse
Hard to grasp
Think fast

I forget what I was thinking of…
Of course, what other than a song of love
Yeah, it all comes rushing back
… all comes flooding back
Lapse in memory attack
Mem-or-me

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E7 E G D A / A D E; 130 down and up to 150 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Abby Somebody http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/15/abby-somebody/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:41:46 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21751 LYRICS
Abby Somebody
Just a brain
Caught in the reign
To restrain
Is Abby somebody?
In the eye-of-the storm
Not of the norm
At all
Not normal?
Take a stab
Ab…
In total
Not normal
When they were passing out brains
I thought they said trains
There’s already toys in my attic
Not really sick
The joys
Rearrange strange
Paranormal strain
Just a brain
Abby Somebody
Is that body me, Abby?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: Ebm Dm; 120 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Minced Meet http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/15/minced-meet/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:32:41 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21748 LYRICS
Are you going to mince our meet
Getting dicey with your words
How absurd
How to greet
Getting blurred
Our minced meet
Grind
Do you mind
Slice and dice
Realize pulverized
I find the grind
Pulverized realized
Real eyes
See me
Cut to the chase
Beyond two face
Rate… straight
From the horse’s mouth
Never… on the 12th…
Of never
Ever life’s wealth

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em7 E Em7(11) Em9; 116 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Playing For Change http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/15/playing-for-change/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:26:57 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21746 LYRICS
Only halfhearted is sometimes
Can’t get started with his rhymes
Whines he’s fallen on hard times
What’s he going to do
If he can’t think of something “knew”
Rocking for good times
Nickles and dimes
For paying my dues
For playing the blues

Afraid to give it his all
Afraid he’s going to fall
Stammer and stutters to stall
What’s he going to do
If he can’t think of something “knew”
Rocking for good times
Nickles and dimes
For paying my dues
For playing the blues

Going full throttle at all time
Strumming rhythms, spitting rhymes
Signs we’re coming on good times
Knowing what to do
Thinking of something “knew”
Rocking for good times
Nickles and dimes
For paying my dues
For playing the blues

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E A / G D E / A C E E C A / B7 E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Every Body http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/14/every-body/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:58:55 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21742 LYRICS
Everybody,
Every body will lose their soul
Every sole
I took a stance
At first glance
I had to change my mind
The toll of immortal
Just wouldn’t be kind
My skin will wear thin
My heart might start
To skip a beat
Prone to bone…
Loss from head to feet
Looky there
Too late for my hair
Everybody,
Every body will lose their soul
Every sole

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: G Em G7 Em7; 126 Hully Golly with Groove
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Playing With Matches http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/13/playing-with-matches/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:07:09 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21739 LYRICS
I see you want to play with fire
Brought the matches to aspire
Spark into dark ignite
Add light for insight
Enlighten some
And sum
Then some sum

Brought the matches
2 of a kind
You brought to mind
Could be 3
I can see
4 maybe more
Batches of matches
Add the tip to friction
In a blip/flip ignition
Light then sum
Light and the some
Enlighten some
Elightensum

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: B B7 Em C; 204 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Blunder That Unstuck The Glue http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/12/blunder-that-unstuck-the-glue/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:26:54 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21735 LYRICS
Wonder what we’re going to do
Blunder that unstuck the glue
I wonder what we’re going to do…
Do You?

The puzzle pieces in the feces
Square peg in your hole/whole
Indecision takes its toll
Fell to the spell of the troll

The animals now run the zoo

Does anybody have a clue

From the coop the cuckoo flew

The rainbow has lost its hue

Now your know what you never knew

Hurry, hurry stand in cue

Knockout! Not coming to….

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: F#m F#m9 C# / C#7 B F#m F#m9
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Getting Real http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/11/getting-real/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:48:12 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21732 LYRICS
Why in he world
Is everyone asking
What’s the matter with me?
I’m growing old
But still i”m basking
Nothing better to be
Found the real deal
Young as you feel
Getting real

And, why on earth
Is everyone asking
“Can I have what he’s having?”
Ever since birth
Always I’m basking
Getting high on living
Found the real deal
Young as you feel
Getting real

For crying out loud
Don’t brag “I’m proud”
Better to fumble being humble
And for Christ sake
Rather give than take
Let love rain/reign from above
Found the real deal
Young as you feel
Getting real

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C F Dm; 128 BPM Rock
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Tense Tense http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/10/tense-tense/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:23:56 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21729 LYRICS
Do you find it a little bizarre
Traveled too far from are
Is was the were
Past becomes a blur
Trying to make sense of the tense

Till will stands still
When turns to been
Is was the were
Past becomes a blur
Trying to make sense of the tense

Should of would could
Then can done did
Is was the were
Past becomes a blur
Trying to make sense of the tense

Glad to have had
The tune of soon
Is was the were
Past becomes a blur
Trying to make sense of the tense

Think that thank thunk
Can I think again
Is was the were
Past becomes a blur
Trying to make sense of the tense

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A E / G D E; 100 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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West Chester Infirmary http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/09/west-chester-infirmary/ Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:05:42 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21726 LYRICS
I went down to the West Chester Infirmary
Just to see…
Just to see what I could see
No, Doc, you know
I’m not ready to go
Just want to see…
Just want to see what’s wrong with me

I went down to the West Chester Infirmary
Just to see…
Just to see what I could see
Doc, am I alone
Fearing the moan
The woah and groan
Arghhhh I just want to go home

I went down to the West Chester Infirmary
Just to see…
Just to see what I could see
No, Doc, the pain
Suffering’s insane
Hope I’ll remain…
Hope I’ll remain to live again (a gain)

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Blues Folk
Chords: Cm Fm G7; 70 BPM Epic Ballad
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Hot In The Moment (Synergy) http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/08/hot-in-the-moment-synergy/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:43:32 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21723 LYRICS
Hot in the moment
Heat up the minute
Ignition by friction
And then some
Parts adding up to more than the sum
Look out, Baby
Here we come
Look out, maybe
Overcome
Thrive on overdrive
Steer clear of mere
Add up to more than some
Add up to more than sum

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E C / A F / B7 A E; 180 BPM Jazz
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Treasure http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/08/treasure/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:38:16 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21721 LYRICS
I started my day
In the usual way
Lord, don’t let me stray
Got to bring home the pay
When much to my surprise
Right before my eyes
Was gold, frankincense and more myrrh
For sure, treasure
Meant for a king
Oh how i loved what the day did bring
Now, you can listen to my heart sing

I sing praise mother nature
For this treasure
Now, I’ve to the power
So I can endure
Concede you give me more
Than I ever need
Now, I plead
For the hearts that bleed
For sure, treasure
Meant for a king
Oh how i loved what the day did bring
Now, you can listen to my heart sing

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F# B F# / C#7 B F#
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Whistling, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Ate Hate? http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/07/ate-hate-2/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:51:36 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21718 LYRICS
What exactly do you mean
That you ate hate
And threw away the lean?
It’s always been the fact
On his throne, the pig’s fat
The fascists’ zone
Disregard the marred

The devil is in the details?
If you’re talking entrails
Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails
It’s always been the fact
On his throne, the pig’s fat
The fascists’ zone
Disregard the marred
He’ll make you squeam and squirm
Slurping on a worm
Cold hearted death departed

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Hard Rock
Chords: Em A / A D Em; 148 BPM Country Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Forget About #1 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/07/forget-about-1/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:45:09 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21716 LYRICS
My mama said
To get things done
Just forget about #1

Don’t look over your shoulder
Take the leap of being bolder

Once You’re out in the lead
Don’t look back and concede

Once you get all into hubris
That’s when you find nemesis

Follow your passion. Follow your dream
To the top you’ll rise like cream

In the morning, jump out of bed
Follow those dreams while they’re still in your head

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: D A E
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Turned Green http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/06/turned-green/ Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:39:27 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21713 LYRICS
You knew it coudln’t last
Living in the past
The light’s turned green
Moving on our scene
Did you miss the starting gun
Are you even trying to run
There’s no shame
In winning the game

You knew it wouldn’t last
Living in the past
The floodgates are open
Flowing past “still copin'”
Did you miss the starting gun
Are you even trying to run
There’s no shame
In winning the game
Even coming in 2nd place
Makes it worth running the race

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: D#m D F#; 139 BPM Rock Shuffle
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Unhinged Binge http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/05/unhinged-binge/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:53:14 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21710 LYRICS
What am I going to do
When there’s nothing left for you
Nothing left to chew
Left within our view
Will we come unglued?
Unhinged cannibal binge

What am I going to do
When there’s nothing left for you
Nothing in our stew
Not and ounce of brew
Will we come unglued?
Unhinged lunatic fringe

What am I going to do
When there’s nothing left for you
No substitute nor “in lieu”
Nothing does ring true
Unhinged morbid cringe
Unhinged cannibal binge

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C E C / G F# A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Don Quixote http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/04/don-quixote/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:20:17 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21707 LYRICS
I am; therefore,
I am
There’s no sense fighting
Life is fleeting
So before completing
I’m in time

I can’t fight
Inanimate objects
No matter how much one objects
I see the light

I can’t fight
A system
Especially one I’m in
I see the light

I can’t fight
Chaos theory
Starting to see
More clearly
May I see the light
I see
I can’t fight gravity
Fighting friction is pure fiction
I can’t fight
I see the light

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em Am / C Am Em; 67 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Trap Doors http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/03/trap-doors/ Sun, 03 Mar 2019 20:00:49 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21704 LYRICS
Careful of the floors
Hidden trap doors
Leading to secret corridors
Avoiding the horrors
BY testing the lures
Keep searching for more
Eventually can’t ignore
As the knowledge pours
Elixirs and cures
Freedom roars
Spirit soars
On the tours of trap doors
Voyeurs of wars and czars
Trapped beneath the floors
Under hidden doors
Know what’s in store
Listening to their clever endeavor

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Bdim Am G F Em / C Em; 128 BPM Hard Rock with 24 to 12 groove
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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Just Let Me Know? http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/03/02/just-let-me-know/ Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:32:36 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21701 LYRICS
Just let me know
Know not the no
Just let me know
Confess
The virt-you’s of yes

Just let me know
We’re good to go
We’re good to grow
Know not the no
Just let me know
Confess
The virt-you’s of yes
Dumbfounded blues
Will blow
The clouds’ shadow
New found
“Skies of blue(s)”
Letting in the light
Enlight
Insight

Just let me know
To love thy foe
Hate is let go
We’re in the know
We’re good to go
Just let me know
We’re good to go
Just let me know?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E Esus4 D / D Eb E E7; 133 BPM Rhumba
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Turning Of The Tuning Knob

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But I Can’t Hear What You’re Saying http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/26/but-i-cant-hear-what-youre-saying/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:39:53 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21696 Hyper-terrestrial

But I Can’t Hear What You’re Saying

MIDI Files I

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At The Crossroads http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/25/at-the-crossroads/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:05:19 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21692 LYRICS
This plan is ludicrous
Lucifer, spawned by man
I guess that’s what I am?
Meet me at the crossroads
Lizards, toads
Flushing commodes
Choose to lose
Or choose to win
Choose to lose
Means choose again
(Satin?)
The devil ill
Satin I sin
Lordy, save me

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E G D; 109 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Knew Moon http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/25/knew-moon/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:00:57 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21690 LYRICS
New moon rising
It’s so hard to see
Cold rain driving
Falling down on me
Inevitability
Tomorrow will be
The day will come
The night succumb
To the delight of light
The facts
The moon will wax
The moon will wane
Daylight comes all the same
Full moon rising
It’s so easy to see
Seasons changing
Carrying on me

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Electronic
Chords: B Cdim; 72 BPM Ballad
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, eyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Click My http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/24/click-my/ Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:50:36 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21684 LYRICS
Click my <3
Beat by beat
Let’s just start
Up the heat
Reality fades into
The surreal you
Do, please, do
On the spot?
Why not
It’s getting hot
Beat by beat
The hearts’ heat
You warm my skin
You warm within
Beat by beat
Up the heat
Beat by beat by beat by beat

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Freestyle Reggae Love Song
Chords: Em D F Em; 112 BPM Swing Reggae
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Quick Hit And Ride http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/24/quick-hit-and-ride/ Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:42:04 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21681 LYRICS
Quick hit and ride
Before low tide
It never seems to fail
Your ship has set sail
All aboard
Cast off from shore
Sea shanty’s tale
And so much more
Wailing… wail!
Sailing… sail!

Seaside subside
Another low tide
It never seems to fail
Your ship has set sail
All aboard
Cast off from shore
Sea shanty’s tale
And so much more
Wailing… wail!
Sailing… sail!

Flip “override”
Bypass low tide
It never seems to fail
Your ship has set sail
All aboard
Cast off from shore
Sea shanty’s tale
And so much more
Wailing… wail!
Sailing… sail!

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C D / D G A / G Ab A / C A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Do An About http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/23/do-an-about/ Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:10:08 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21675 LYRICS
Before I could twitch
To scratch that itch
Son of a bitch
Flood of blood
Now what can I do
To subdue
I’m begging you
Stop the flow
Before I go
Shout
Down and out, out, out
Do an about
Before it’s too late
And, I’m “the late”
(Before I’m “late”)
Ohhhh please wait
Can’t bear the weight
Help me out
Shout
Down and out, out, out
Do an about
Before it’s too late
And, I’m “the late (Mr.________)”

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F#m B A; 166 BPM Hard Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Spinning Wheel In The Sky http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/23/spinning-wheel-in-the-sky/ Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:03:49 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21672 LYRICS
What goes up might come down
As long as gravity’s around
Masses depending on their mass
To keep their bodies down
Searching for some friction
Traction to get around
What I’ve found

In my space-time continuum
Here I am. Leave no trace?
Masses depending on their mass
To keep their bodies down
Searching for some friction
Traction to get around
What I’ve found

Chaos theory living mystery
Orderless system, yes, I am
Masses depending on their mass
To keep their bodies down
Searching for some friction
Traction to get around
What I’ve found

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: E C A / A C E / G A; 132 BPM Hard Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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The Ebb Of…. http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/22/the-ebb-of/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:46:53 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21668 LYRICS
In the ebb of my flow
I get to know
Awake in wake
Hit the sure
And more
The indent of my footprint
Easy to track
Behind my back
To endure
Some more
(To live to see another day
They say)
To make
Give and take
Forsake
Sole
For soul

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em7(11) Em9 E Em7; 134 BPM Boogie
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Begin Or End? http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/21/begin-or-end/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:48:52 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21663 LYRICS
Where to begin?
Over again
Is birth the ending
Of gestation
Or the beginning
Of really living

Where to begin?
Over again
Is death the ending
Of illumination
Or the beginning
Of really glowing
The light is on
Go beyond

Where to begin?
Over again?
The circle of life
Just a suggestion
Regeneration
Round and round
No ending found

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: AM7 E / G D A / E AM7
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Knewclear http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/20/knewclear/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:25:36 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21660 LYRICS
Can you believe this, Lord?
Can you believe it
(Leave it)
Board with the sword, Lord?
We grieve
They up it
Watch the fog clear
Hold the loved ones dear
They’re going nuclear
No not missile toe
Tip-toe
Bringing on the bomb
Nuclear
How come?
So dumb
Therefore, why from
No one
The bomb

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em; 230 BPM Gypsy Swing
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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I Didn’t Know? http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/20/i-didnt-know/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:20:46 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21658 LYRICS
Woah
What I didn’t know
My mouth would go, go, go
Woah
Go blow
Again
Whistling in the wind
Rescind
Them again
You know
“What I didn’t know”?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F#7 B7 A; 139 BPM Handbag
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Gobbledygook http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/20/gobbledygook/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:16:21 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21655 LYRICS
Dishevel with shovel
Gobbledygook
Spew more than a few
Gobbledygook
Your kitchens cook
Gobbledygook
Everyone together now
A recipe for how
To cook
Gobbledygook
Cook, cook
Gobbledygook
Look in the cookbook
Right there under “Gobbledygook”
Stick it with a fork
Then, pop the cork
Line, sinker and hook
Fish for Gobbledygook

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / EDM Trance
Chords: Bb Bbm Bb Eb F Eb Bb; 131 BPM Trance
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Morning Dove http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/19/morning-dove/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:09:55 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21650 LYRICS
Loving the morning
Loving the evening
Even loving the mourning
Dove
Love
Longing for your love
Birds
Words
Listening to the mourning dove
Coo for you
Loving the day light
Loving the dark of night
Longing for your touch
Pining way too much
Longing for your love
Soul of a mourning dove
Fly to your hearts desire
Fly ever higher

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A9 A G9 G / C B A; 104 BPM
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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When The Well Runs Dry http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/18/when-the-well-runs-dry-2/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:11:19 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21646 LYRICS
Well, oh, well
The well’s run dry
Just makes ya wanna cry
Tell, do tell
The well’s run dry
Get ready to say goodbye
When it reigns, we’re poor
Now it rains no more
Parched from war and gore
Show me to the door

Well, oh, well
The well’s run dry
No matter how hard you try
Hell! To Hell!
We’re all gonna die
Get ready to say goodbye
When it reigns, we’re poor
Now it rains no more
Parched from war and gore
Show me to the door

Well, oh, well
The well’s run dry
A deep breath for a sigh
Yell n’ yell
Your tongue will fry
Get ready to say goodby
When it reigns, we’re poor
Now it rains no more
Parched from war and gore
Show me to the door

 

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F Ab F / Bb Ab F C7
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Deep Sleep http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/17/deep-sleep/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 14:37:41 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21642 LYRICS
In the dark of the deep
Sleep
In the depths of the sleep
Creep
Dare to make a peep?
Hide your inside?
The things love brings
Don’t you know
That that
Is what love’s all about
Let it out
The things that love brings

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: EbM7aug EbM7 EbmM7(b5); 150 Big Band Boogie
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Twist This http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/16/twist-this/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:50:03 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21639 LYRICS
Let’s do this?
Let’s do this!
Twist
All night and all of the day
Twist
Fist away
With passion say
Twist
With passion sway
Twist
I can do this
This twist
Twist this

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Twist
Chords: F#; 160 BPM Twist #2
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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More No More http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/16/more-no-more/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:43:32 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21637 LYRICS
Approaching some sort-of Danger Zone
Searching for some sort-of safe place
Escaping from “gone mad” human race
… guess I’m not alone
Gone amiss in their crisises [sic]
Quite a mess.
A total miss.
Can’t you see
The emergency?

No more emperor
Sitting on his seat
While women and children
Are living on the street
No more president
Trying to represent
Skepticism through racism

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Protest
Chords: E Bm / A G E / B7 A G E; 124 BPM Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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Shirley http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/15/shirley/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:35:15 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21632 LYRICS
Say
Hey, hey, hey
All the way
Everyday
Decay away hearsay
A foray
Into nay
Nay, nay, nay
Say hey, hey, hey
Sway
To the beat
Hooray for may
For surely — it may

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Protest
Chords: F#m A; 160 BPM Rock & Roll
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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– Right Over http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/15/right-over/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:23:36 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21627 Marked Safe from tRUMP's Emergency
LYRICS
No cause for alarms
Interlock our arms
Brace yourself
For a challenge of wealth
Red Rover, Red Rover
Send the alt-
Right over

Demand hand-in-hand
To understand
Before it’s too late
To overtake hate
May hatred cease
Increase the peace
Red Rover, Red Rover
Send the alt-
Right over

Embrace brace
Face-to-face
Hand-in-hand
Understand

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Dm Bb / Am G Bb F; 102 BPM 8 Beat with a groove
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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Unto Them http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/14/unto-them/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:31:14 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21621 LYRICS
I’m led to believe
You’ve been misled
Alive or dead?
Deep down inside
Shed that pride
It’s all hypocrisy
Covering inadequacy

I believe your brain
Borders insane
Numb or dumb?
Deep down inside
Shed that pride
It’s all hypocrisy
Covering inadequacy

We can do better
Forgive the debtor
As they forgive us
Plus
We’ll do unto them
As we wish them
To do to us
The rub of love

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: C Cm Csus4; 102 Jazz Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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Night And Day http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/14/night-and-day/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:24 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21619 LYRICS
Fading light
In the sunset, yet
Enough for sight
In the twilight
Orange, purple and pink
Make me think…
What a beautiful place
For the human race

Rotating on our axis is
A day to day metamorphosis
Further on our run
Around the sun
What a beautiful place
For the human race

Afternoon bringing evening
Move along from day dreaming
Nature’s decision
Turn on the night vision
What a beautiful place
For the human race

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C Em / Em Em7; 80 BPM 16 Beat #2
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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The Tryin’ Times http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/13/the-tryin-times/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:34:30 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21615 LYRICS
Is it time?
It is time
It’s time I’m
Cryin’
Cry out loud
Less shroud
More transparency
So we can see
You know
Out of the shadow
Into the light
Of right
Too long
Under wrong
The tryin’ times
Are our time of tryin’

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Extemporaneous
Chords: F# A B; 86 –> 160BPM Hard Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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And On The Seventh http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/13/and-on-the-seventh/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:26:51 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21613 LYRICS
Here in the land of fun
Here in the land of sun
Our day is never done
And, on the seventh
Augment your minor
With a major
Nothing could be finer
Further from danger
Seventh heaven
Even believin’
I have an octave
Never too late for eight

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: EM7aug Em E7sus4 E; 120 BPM House
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Once In A While http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/12/once-in-a-while/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:29:35 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21607 LYRICS
Once in a while
I’m up for the style
Of some funked up pop
Right off the top
Once in a while
Put the style on trial
With some funked up pop
That just won’t stop
Yeah, yeah, yeah
And na, na, na
Uh huh
If you fell like movin’
It’s time to start groovin’
Kick out the jam
Scream, “I am!”
Then, let’s do it again

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive EDM
Chords: F Bb C F; 100 BPM Funky Pop
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Down And Dirty http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/12/down-and-dirty/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:22:39 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21605 LYRICS
Down and dirty
In the nitty gritty
The absurdity
Of popularity
Giving pity
To the oh so petty
Getting ready
To diversify
Going to try

The acidity
Of their reality
In the country
In the city
Steadfast policy
Of hypocrisy
A democracy
In conspiracy
Really more tyranny
Lacking transparency
We’re about to kick ’em out

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: G6(9) Am Em7(11) Am7(11); 112 BPM Funky 16 Beat
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

THE RESISTANCE!

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Raise The Days http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/12/raise-the-days/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:14:06 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21602 LYRICS
Raise my hands
I’d love to say
Thank you for the day
Praise the lands
Sound and sight
Thank you for the night
I’ll find my way
Left for right
Hear what you say
Don’t be so uptight

Raise my voice
Love to say
Thank you for the day
Phrase the choice
Found insight
All day and night

Raise my mind
Here to say
Thank you for the day
Come to find
Shinning light
Thank you for insight

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E Em7 B / A E A B7
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

From the album Join The Marching And

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The Intensity Of Serene http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/10/the-intensity-of-serene/ Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:42:29 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21596 LYRICS
In the grand scheme
Are you pleasant or mean
Is your life obscene
Or living the dream?
Me, I’m just trying to glean
The intensity of serene
Having a good time
In the sublime
Cutting a deal in surreal
For real
For reel
In the broad scope
At the end of your rope
The slippery, sliding slope
Is without hope?
The intention of your direction
Could be a reflection
Of your intention

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A G A G A G B / A B; 125 BPM 6/8 Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Under Your Breath http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/09/under-your-breath/ Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:47:46 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21594 Hyper-terrestrial

presents

Under Your Breath

bonus
midi/
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All Is Alright http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/09/all-is-alright/ Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:39:54 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21592 LYRICS
Goal of the goal
Dues do take a toll
Here to say
On my way
Ready to rock n’ roll

Roll the dice twice
Go on let ’em roll
Here to say
On my way
Ready to rock n’ roll

Watch the moon rise
In the dark of night
That’s when I surmise
All is alright!

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E A G E / B Bb A E; 90 –> 110 BPM Epic Ballad
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Join The Marching And

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Spirit In The Sky http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/08/spirit-in-the-sky/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:22:52 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21588 Coversong originally made famous by Norman Greenbaum

A
When I die and they lay me to rest,
                D
Gonna go to the place that's best.
                   A
When they lay me down to die,
E                               A
Goin on up to the spirit in the sky.

A
Goin on up to the spirit in the sky.
                           D
That's where I'm gonna go, when I die.
                     A
When I die and they lay me to rest,
          E
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best.

Prepare yourself, you know it's a must,
Gotta have a friend in Jesus.
So you know that when you die,
It's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky.

Never been a sinner, I've never sinned.
I've got a friend in Jesus.
So you know that when I die,
It's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky.

From the album Cockamamie

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Plenty http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/08/plenty/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:19:06 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21586 LYRICS
It’s warm
The charm of warm within
Get hold
It’s cold out I’m told
The harsh reality
Of society
Given up on the ability
To offer pity
Is it far
Not to share
The air
Does water
Belong to every son and daughter
How rude
We won’t include the food
The insanity
In a world of plenty
At the source
Is there a scarce resource?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: Dm7 Am Asus4; 83 BPM 16 Beat #4
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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What Year Is It? http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/07/what-year-is-it/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:02:04 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21584 LYRICS
Does anybody know what year we’re in?
Feels like the 50’s all over again
Know what I mean
No vaccine
Race relations
On vacation
Does anybody know what year we’re in?
Feels like the 50’s all over again
People thinkin’ KKK’s OK
Political winkin’ “Another day”
Does anybody know what year we’re in?
Feels like the 50’s all over again
A president that advocates hate
Tainted with Christianity insanity
Feeling a little too much like Groundhog Day
Geeze, wouldn’t you say
We’ve found a better way?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Em G / A Em; 128 BPM Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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PO(tu)S http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/06/potus/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:39:36 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21571 LYRICS
If the POTUS
To the T
Is missing “we”
Is missing U
Us
I guess…
POS
SOS
POSsssss
(make like a snake)
I understand
United we stand
Divided
We all fall
Butt
After all
If we espouse
The White House
Just another clown
Going to bring us down
Is there any surprise
With such a pack of lies?
Women In White SOTU 2019
And the ladies in white
Wear/where left of right is right
Shine on through the night
Arose to the fight
Say — USA

ABOUT THE SONG
This song is about the State Of The Union (SOTU) address of February 5, 2019.

The State of the Union featured a striking visual: row after row of women lawmakers in the audience wearing white to honor past suffragists.

Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Electronic
Chords: C Gm Am / G Am; 137 BPM 16 Beat
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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North of the Rio Grande http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/06/north-of-the-rio-grande/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:33:56 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21569 LYRICS
Best old friends
Get forgotten
If the old friends
Have been turning rotten
I’m thinking
It’s time to move along
Start shrinking
All that’s gone wrong

I see hate and bigotry
Will never get the best of me
I’m thinking
It’s time to move along
Start shrinking
All that’s gone wrong

Understand
North of the Rio Grande
If there’s a kind man
That walks the land
Here! Hear!
It’s time to hear
Dismissing of all you fear
Wake up
And make a stand
Rise Up
And make it clear

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: E G / G A C E / E A C E / A E D A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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Sky High I http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/05/sky-high-i/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:38:07 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21566 LYRICS
Gravitated
Escalated
Elevated
Is the old gizzard
A wizard?
Confused over “muse”
Faster to become master
Can’t outlast Her
Turn the page
Less muse
More sage
Out last
The past
Forge forward
Onward
Upward
Try for “sky high”
I
Sky high I

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Techno
Chords: C Bb / C E; 138 BPM Trance
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Off To The Races http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/05/off-to-the-races/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:12:25 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21564 LYRICS
Are the races
In good graces?
Oh so much strife
In a child’s life
Do the people
Cause a cripple
Oh why the stifle
Of the life-cycle
Wake from slumber
Days are numbered
No matter your “whether”
Come together

ABOUT THE SONG
This song is about the 10,000 missing migrant children held captive by the Trump administration.

Immigrant advocates said they are suing the U.S. government, claiming it is detaining immigrant children too long and improperly refusing to release them to relatives. A federal lawsuit filed last year in Alexandria, Virginia, was expanded on to propose including the cases of more than 10,000 children.

https://www.snopes.com/ap/2019/01/22/lawyers-immigrant-kids-detention-is-prolonged-unexplained/

Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive EDM
Chords: G F Am / Eaug Am; 170 BPM Rock & Roll
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

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We Are Not Jewelry! http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/04/we-are-not-jewelry/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:29:08 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21560 LYRICS
We are not jewelry!
This is not satire
Your attire
A guitar is a star
Not a fashion statement
No! Not jewelry!
Now you see
What I meant
Believe me
We are not jewelry
If you suppose, while you pose
For “good”ness sake… no fake!
Can you hear it?
The spirit

ABOUT THE SONG
A protest song dedicated to Adam Levine’s guitar used during the Super Bowl halftime show.
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive EDM
Chords: Dm C Dm Ebm; 112 BPM Clubdance
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Inside “The Hide” http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/04/inside-the-hide/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:17:33 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21558 LYRICS
Hard to believe
It’s hard to conceive
That far outside
The ride
You’re in
Where to begin
How to unhide?
Inside your hide
Where “you” reside
Is where the answers lie
Be kind to your mind
It’s easy to find
About letting it out
All about
Got to let it out

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Folk Rock
Chords: A G / C E A / D A / C E / A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Pink, Maroon, Black and White (Play For Pay) http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/02/pink-maroon-black-and-white-play-for-pay/ Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:56:38 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21549 LYRICS
What did you say?
“It’s a matter of pay”
Is that the game we play?
Hey, hey, hey! Nay.
The invincible
Matter of principle
It’s not a matter of wealth
Rather: “Could I live with myself?”

Don’t think I would lipsync
No, don’t suppose I’d pose
… No, don’t suppose I’d pose
Anyway, not for pay
Are we all about the sellout
Pose for pay? No way!
The invincible
Matter of principle
It’s not a matter of wealth
Rather: “Could I live with myself?”

ABOUT THE SONG
This is a song about playing the halftime show at the Super Bowl without taking a knee.
You say, “Football is not suppose to be political?”
A: Racism isn’t suppose to be political. Why not take the racism out of football?

HEADLINE:
Roger Waters Asks Maroon 5 to ‘Take a Knee’ During Super Bowl
Feb. 2019 – Former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters posted a video of himself and his band taking a knee in an effort to persuade Maroon 5
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/roger-waters-maroon-5-super-bowl-halftime-show-787492/

\Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Esus4 G / Bm G; 120 BPM Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Stage From The Cage http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/02/stage-from-the-cage/ Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:45:06 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21553 LYRICS
Do you know what’s going on
On the stage
Outside your cage
Maybe, then, the moment’s right
To start and put up a fight
Open up your door
Get out and explore more
After all, what are you afraid of
Some sort-of love
Coming in from above
Beware of the loon, baboon, maroon
Aware justification’s coming soon
Is your heart in the right place
Putting a smile on your face
Get ahead of the pace
Running with the human race

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: B F#; 100 BPM 16 Beat Shuffle
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Mama http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/01/mama/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:34:18 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21546 LYRICS
If somehow
I knew then
What I know now
Oh, Mama
Until when?
I can’t lie
Thought for sure
That I would die
Oh, Mama
You’d endure
See you home
By your side
You’re not alone
Oh, Mama
Time I’ll bide

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Dm9 Fm Dm Ddim; 134 BPM Big Band
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Swallowed http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/02/01/swallowed/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:29:23 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21544 LYRICS
Swallowed
Hook, line and sinker
Hallowed
Pose of the thinker
Right from the start
You hooked my heart
Cupid did
Took a chance
With a lance
Shot the arrow
Now love’s sure to follow
Shot that dart
Right through the heart
Now Venus
Is with us
The planets align
Surely a sign
The heavens shine
Cast a light so fine

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Rock / Progressive
Chords: Bm E; 87 BPM 16 Beat #3
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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The Known Extreme http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/31/the-known-extreme/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:26:08 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21530 LYRICS
Once you knew…
What are you going to do
Now you know
Where are going to go
Temperature extreme
Is getting mean
Flood after flood
Washing away blood
See the sea level dishevel
As your deed does recede

Becoming aware
Of the fouling of the air
Start to believe
We need relief
As the sun beats down
All around
No moisture to be found
As the rain beats down
No land can be found

The Known Extreme Instrumental.mp3

The Known Extreme.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A song inspired by Extreme Weather Events
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Eb D / F D; 76 BPM Pop Ballad
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Phobophobia http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/31/phobophobia/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:18:40 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21528 LYRICS
Am I really
Am I really
Am I really that capable
… that gullible?

Always in fear
Over what I hear?
No! Going to check
Where the fact is at

Going to concede
To all I read?
Always in fear
Over what I fear?

Listing to rumor
Causing brain tumor
No! I will verify
If it’s a lie

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Dm7(11) C Dm; 144 BPM 8 Beat Ballad #2
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Breakdown http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/30/breakdown-2/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:43:18 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21525 LYRICS
If I were to breakdown
And confess
Why, yes, it is a mess
Government spent more than lent
President inspires the “hellbent”
With ignorance that won’t relent
Used. Abused. Spent.

Commander and chief is a thief
Stole the value outta me n’ you
Divide the herd by the color of hide
Deep, dark and empty inside

Bureaucrat. Aristocrat. Hypocrite.
The bull’s eye… you hit it
King on the wall needs to fall
Tumblin’ down… broken crown

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Protest
Chords: C7 CM7 C; 69 BPM Epic Ballad
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Up Get Down http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/30/up-get-down/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:33:11 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21523 LYRICS
Twist and shout
Put it in
Take it out
Shake about
The dawning of the day
The showing of the way

Brand new dance
Happenin’
In romance
Take your stance
The dawning of the day
The showing of the way

Grab my hand
Aid in movin’
Help me stand
Understand
The dawning of the day
The showing of the way

Up! Get down
We’re smilin’
All around
Love that sound
The dawning of the day
The showing of the way

In and out
For the win
Without doubt
Shout, shout, shout
The dawning of the day
The showing of the way

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Dance
Chords: F# F Em / A Em; 130 BPM Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Knock Knock http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/28/knock-knock/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:56:49 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21517 LYRICS
Is it the ring of the door
Does anyone come calling
Any more?
A faded memory
Of what use to be
Is it the tone of your phone
Is anyone still calling
Any more
(Is anyone home?)
Might be time to dream
If you know what I mean?
Why wait for fate
To come knocking
When we could still
Be rocking
Jump on the back
And, we’ll lose track
Passing by years gone past

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Am G F; 78 BPM Analog Pop with a Brush Kit
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Xylophone, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Kick In The Can http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/27/kick-in-the-can/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:01:06 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21513 LYRICS
Kicking the can
Yes, I am
Kicking the can
Down the road
Prolong the load
Kick the can
Would you call it insane
Vanity is vain
Abstain from same
Prolong the pain
Kicking the can
Yes, I am
Kicking the can
Down the road
Prolong the load
Kick the can

Kicking the can
Yes, I am
Kicking the can
Down the road
Prolong the load
Kick in the can
Ain’t kickin’ no can
At the sake of human
Just won’t take
Gonna break
The make of human
Kicking the can
Yes, I am
Kick in the can
Help you unload
Down the road
Kick in the can
Of in-human
Inhumane
Bringing on the sane!
Kick man’s can we can

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Protest Folk
Chords: E G / Am G D E; 99 BPM Funky Trip Hop
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Eve Of Winter http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/27/eve-of-winter/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:33:37 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21511 LYRICS
The quite of a winter’s night
Clear and crisp in the moonlight
Frost from the missed mist
North wind wind vane
Paints upon window pane
Mercury I can not see
Temperature plummet… further
Motion in decline
Under the moon’s shine
Now the sound found
Clear and crisp insist
Quality gets to me
Opine the miss
Of winter’s kiss

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Bb Gb Fsus4; 120 BPM House
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Bad Hombres http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/26/bad-hombres/ Sat, 26 Jan 2019 16:01:35 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21508 LYRICS
Yo, “bad hombres”
Do you know
The way
Yo, “bad hombres”,
what do you say,
can you tell me the way?

“They go right to the easiest part and the weakest part,
sometimes out in desert.
… they drive out into the desert,
and they come on,
they make a left turn.
….. very important”

They make a right turn going very quickly,
they go into the desert areas or whatever areas you can look at,
and as soon as there’s no protection,
they make a left or a right into the United States of America.
There’s nobody to catch ‘em, there’s nobody to find ‘em.
They can’t come through the port,
because if they come through the port,
people will see: four women!
Sitting in a van! With tape around their face”
—again, he gestured to his own face—
“and around their mouth. Can’t have that.”

Quotes from:
Presidential Debate: Donald Trump: ‘Bad Hombres,’ Get Out | Time
time.com › Politics › Debates
Oct 20, 2016 – Donald Trump Raises Eyebrows With ‘Bad Hombres’ Line. … Donald Trump said that if elected president his immigration plan would include deporting the “bad hombres” he says are bringing drugs and crime across the border during the final presidential debate of the 2016 election on….
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Remarks by President Trump After Meeting with Congressional …
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-meeting-congressional-leadership-border-security/
Jan 4, 2019 – They go right to the easiest part and the weakest part, sometimes out in desert. … they drive out into the desert, and they come on, they make a left turn. ….. very important — in speaking to Border Patrol, ICE and, actually, local …
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Donald Trump’s Speech Announcing the End of The Shutdown
nymag.com/…/2019/…/donald-trumps-speech-announcing-the-end-of-the-shutdown.html
3 hours ago (1/25/2019) – Donald Trump gave a typically rambling speech in the Rose Garden … They make a right turn going very quickly, they go into the desert areas or … and as soon as there’s no protection, they make a left or a right into the United …

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em B / A C Em; 196 BPM Jazz
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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The Resistance Samba #1 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/26/the-resistance-samba-1/ Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:54:39 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21506 LYRICS
What is the meaning
Of meaning
Has it been bleeding
Receding from truth?
In fact, a derivative
Of fact
In need of a sleuth
That knows how to act
Truth
Al alligator
Into accusations
The allegations
Investigator

What is the meaning
Of meaning
Has it been bleeding
Receding from truth
In need of a tourniquet
With etiquette
You know
To stop the flow
The fears
Of “up to our ears”
In bull$hit
Can you hear it?
I wonder
If you’ve gone under
For a bit?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock
Chords: F# G / G A / A B; 106 BPM Samba #1
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Spanish Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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Naught Patriot http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/25/naught-patriot/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:15:26 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21503 LYRICS
Oh, the patriots and glory
Same old story
Generals of a vague description
In a major way
Truth / fiction
March
April, May
March
Another day
Generals on average
Commander and thief
Private voyeur of deception
Veiled truth into fiction

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: C Em E6; 116 BPM 6/8/ Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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The Cat And Fishbowl http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/2019/01/25/the-cat-and-fishbowl/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:08:11 +0000 http://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/?p=21501 LYRICS
Fish in a fishbowl
Cat looks on
It won’t be long
Until the goal
Participate
In your fate
Procrastinate
Wait

Dear Mr. Reaper,
Can I call you Grim?
Not much of a sleeper
Mind if I keep goin’?
I gotta dig deeper
Before you dig deeper
Who knows
Maybe I’m a keeper
I surmise
I won’t participate
In my own demise
Not a believer in fate
On to the next sunrise

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive EDM
Chords: Eb Gb Db; 68 BPM Rock Ballad
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Xylophone, Keyboards

From the album Cockamamie

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